Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG), Wednesday said its first-quarter profit surged from last year, as improved economic conditions in U.S. boosted sales. Harley-Davidson#39;s earnings and revenues for the quarter trumped Wall Street expectations.

NEW YORK, April 25 – Harley-Davidson Inc reported a stronger-than-expected rise in quarterly profit today, saying the US economy is on the mend, young customers are embracing its brand and it will ship more motorcycles this year than it had expected in January. The news sent shares up 3 per cent in premarket trading. Net earnings rose to US$172 ...

Harley-Davidson says that its sales and earnings have risen sharply in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of time in 2011.

Harley-Davidson says that its sales and earnings have risen sharply in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of time in 2011.

Harley Davidson will release earnings for the first quarter Wednesday morning, and we expect good results on the company#39;s ongoing turnaround. According to data by Motorcycle Industry Council, the company has recorded the best growth in the last quarter since the third quarter of 2003. sales for the company were up by 26% against the ...